Can use use Tunze ATO with Kalkwasser

[SaracensRugby]

Will the kalkwasser fluid in an ATO have any long term negative effects on the dosing pump, when placed into the ATO? I am thinking of putting it a few inches from the bottom, but don't want to ruin my ATO pump over time with the solution.

 

[Saltyreef]

Will be fine. Keep an eye on the anti siphon( if you have one) that the oriface is always clear. Kalk will clog it up almost immediately.

 

[joe2]

Replacement ATO pumps are fairly cheap and you will eventually ruin the pump but its still the best way to simplify Kalk dosing. I put velcro on the wiring going to the pump and velcro on the outside of the ATO container and suspend mine over a foot from the bottom for safety...it takes virtually no movement to stir that Kalk up off the bottom

 

[AdamNC]

Tunze makes a device specifically for dosing calcium hydroxide.

https://www.tunze.com/en/details/5074.000-calcium-dispenser.html

 

[Blue Ring Octopus]

^^^^^ Put that device in the bucket with your RO/DI water and the pump. Sanjay did a video on it.

 

[jda]

The pumps will have shorter life, but they work until they don't. If you don't mind replacing them more often, then go for it - they are not expensive.